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Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$110.83 +1.48 (+1.35%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Howmet Aerospace - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
14

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Howmet Aerospace in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for HWM.

Consensus Price Target

$115.59
4.29% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Howmet Aerospace, the average price target is $115.59. The highest price target for HWM is $144.00, while the lowest price target for HWM is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.29% from the current price of $110.83.
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HWM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/23/23 to 12/22/24
1 Month Ago
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
3 Months Ago
9/24/23 to 9/23/24
1 Year Ago
12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$115.59$115.41$90.67$53.85
Forecasted Upside4.29% Upside-2.56% Downside-8.07% Downside0.52% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

HWM Analyst Recommendations By Month

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HWM Price Targets by Month

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Howmet Aerospace Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHowmet AerospaceAerospace CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.76
2.66
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside4.29% Upside31.59% Upside14.52% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/11/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$129.00 ➝ $132.00+14.61%
11/13/2024Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $135.00+18.88%
11/11/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$100.00 ➝ $130.00+13.36%
11/7/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$113.00 ➝ $144.00+27.87%
11/7/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$105.00 ➝ $135.00+19.67%
11/7/2024Susquehanna
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C. Minervino
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Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$120.00 ➝ $132.00+16.25%
11/7/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$103.00 ➝ $120.00+5.68%
11/7/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$123.00 ➝ $128.00+9.55%
10/24/2024KeyCorp
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P. Gibbs
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
10/21/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$113.00 ➝ $127.00+19.85%
10/3/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$106.00 ➝ $125.00+23.41%
8/5/2024BTIG Research
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A. Madrid
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $115.00+31.91%
7/31/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$83.00 ➝ $105.00+9.25%
7/12/2024Benchmark
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$53.00 ➝ $85.00+6.70%
6/14/2024Northcoast Research
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C. Olin
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Sell$70.00-11.27%
5/6/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$75.00 ➝ $90.00+12.78%
5/3/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$77.00 ➝ $87.00+10.50%
8/2/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $60.00+24.87%
3/22/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$50.00+23.30%

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Should I Buy Howmet Aerospace Stock? HWM Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Howmet Aerospace pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Howmet Aerospace
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Howmet Aerospace Inc.:

  • Recent institutional investment increases, such as the Public Sector Pension Investment Board boosting its holdings by 36.8%, indicate strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Analysts have raised their price targets significantly, with Bank of America increasing its target from $100.00 to $135.00, suggesting potential for substantial price appreciation.
  • The current stock price is $118.31, which is close to its 12-month high of $120.71, indicating strong market performance and investor interest.
  • Howmet Aerospace Inc. has a solid financial position, with a current ratio of 2.24, indicating good short-term financial health and ability to cover liabilities.
  • The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08, representing a yield of 0.27%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.

Howmet Aerospace
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Howmet Aerospace Inc. for these reasons:

  • Despite positive analyst ratings, one analyst has issued a sell rating, indicating some skepticism about the stock's future performance.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a 12-month low of $52.26, which may concern risk-averse investors.
  • Howmet Aerospace Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, which, while manageable, indicates that the company is somewhat reliant on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk.
  • Recent downgrades from analysts, such as KeyCorp lowering its rating from "overweight" to "sector weight," may signal caution among market experts.
  • The average price target of $115.41 suggests limited upside potential compared to the current stock price, which may deter some investors looking for high-growth opportunities.

HWM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Howmet Aerospace is $115.59, with a high forecast of $144.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Howmet Aerospace in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HWM shares.

According to analysts, Howmet Aerospace's stock has a predicted upside of 4.29% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Howmet Aerospace's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Howmet Aerospace more than other "aerospace" companies. The consensus rating score for Howmet Aerospace is 2.76 while the average consensus rating score for "aerospace" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how HWM compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:HWM) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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